Orange Chicken Fried Rice (Print Format)
Tender chicken and bacon combine with vibrant vegetables and orange sauce for a flavorful fried rice dish.
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken and Seasoning
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1 lb chicken breast
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Salt
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Pepper
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Garlic powder
→ Breading
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1/2 cup flour
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1/2 cup cornstarch
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1 tsp salt
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1 tsp pepper
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp paprika
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1 tsp chili powder
→ Cooking Oil and Fats
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2 tbsp butter
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Sesame oil or any preferred oil
→ Main Ingredients
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4 strips of bacon
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2 cups uncooked long-grain white rice
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12 oz frozen mixed vegetables
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Low sodium soy sauce
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4 eggs
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Chopped green onions
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Store-bought orange sauce
# Steps:
01 -
Cook 2 cups of uncooked rice following package instructions. Once cooked, transfer into a container and refrigerate to cool.
02 -
Cut the chicken breast into small cubes and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
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In a large container, combine flour, cornstarch, and the seasonings (salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and chili powder). Toss the chicken cubes in the mixture, ensuring even coating. Shake off any excess and set the coated chicken aside on a plate.
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Heat 2 tablespoons of oil and 2 tablespoons of butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Once the butter has melted, add the coated chicken. Cook on both sides until golden brown and fully cooked. Remove chicken from the skillet once done.
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Add the chopped bacon to the hot skillet. Stir and cook until the bacon is crispy.
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Add cooked rice and frozen mixed vegetables to the skillet with the bacon. Add 2-3 tablespoons of additional oil as needed. Stir well to combine.
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Season the rice mixture with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and soy sauce. Start with 2 tablespoons of low sodium soy sauce and adjust to taste. Optionally, add fish sauce if available.
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Create a well in the center of the skillet. Add the whisked eggs and stir until fully cooked. Mix the cooked eggs into the rice mixture.
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Continue cooking and stirring the rice until it reaches the desired level of crispiness. Use additional skillets or a large wok if needed to achieve a crispy texture.
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Toss the cooked chicken in store-bought orange sauce. Pour the chicken over the fried rice.
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Top the dish with chopped green onions and serve immediately.